Edin Dzeko is anxious Man City boss Roberto Mancini grants him a run in the side after admitting finding English football a culture shock.

Bosnian striker Dzeko, 24, scored his first goal for City against League One Notts County in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Dzeko’s 80th-minute leveller sparred City from an embarrassing exit at County as they escaped with a 1-1 draw.

But the forward admits adjusting has not been easy following his £27million switch this month from German club Wolfsburg.

Now third-placed City are poised to recall captain Carlos Tevez at Birmingham tomorrow.

And Italian starlet Mario Balotelli should be available to face Manchester United on February 12 after returning from rehab in Vermont at the weekend.

So Dzeko is sweating on keeping his place despite breaking his duck at Meadow Lane.

“It was something special to score,” said Dzeko.

“It was my third game and I think I had worked hard but I’m very happy with the goal.

“Balotelli and Tevez will come back soon and then we have a lot of good players.

“They can play when others are injured because we have so many games.

“I’ve met him Balotelli a couple of times but he’s not played too much.

“It’s important for me to be fit, then it’s up to the coach.

“In Germany it’s different, you don’t play every three days.

“So it’s up to the coach, how he decides to play me.”

Dzeko has arrived at Eastlands with an impressive reputation after his 26 league goals helped unheralded Wolfsburg to their first Bundesliga title in 2009.

But the aggressive nature of the game here has surprised the 6ft 3in targetman.

And Dzeko admits he will have to toughen up to be a success in the Premier League.

The forward added: “It’s very different and harder than the Bundesliga.

“I said before that I never played any games like this in Germany.

“Never when you have to fight for 90 minutes.

“I have to get used to this. I want to be successful in England.

“I would prefer to play football but if you need to fight, then I will fight as well.”

Balotelli, who has not played for City since the 4-0 win over Aston Villa in December, claims the trip to the States was a success Balotelli, 20, is stepping up his training with Roberto Mancini’s side and claims he should be ready for the showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday week.

The former Inter Milan star said: “I did a good job in America and I hope to return for the derby with United.”